Anders Lindgren, CEO, Optistring Technologies, is very enthusiastic about the new module-level inverters. He tells PES why… PES: Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organisation and how you currently serve the solar industry?Anders Lindgren: Parts of the basic ideas of the technology… Read more »
Dr. Peter Fath, CEO of RCT Solutions talks to PES about how RCT has grown in the PV industry over the last 4 years… PES: Welcome PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you currently serve the… Read more »
Dr. Albrecht Krüger, CEO, SENTECH Instruments GmbH talks to PES about non-contact, non-invasive optical characterization using ellipsometry and reflectometry, and their new quality control system SENperc PV … PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine.Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how… Read more »
PES meets up with Ivo Lackner, Head of Sales and Marketing at Serbot Innovations, Switzerland to discuss the benefits of clean solar panels, the role of experience, know-how in innovation and the growth of the solar industry… PES: Welcome back to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by… Read more »
The new converter technology and the silver-plated CVD-reactors from Silicon Products Bitterfeld GmbH & Co.KG (SPB), lead to a substantial contribution regarding reduced production costs and higher quality of silicon produced by standard Siemens process. This article presents the latest development and technology in the production and purification of trichlorosilane (TCS) and converter technology developed… Read more »
PES caught up with Dr. Frank Schlichting, CEO, Solare Datensysteme GmbH, to learn about the advances in their PV monitoring systems, developed over the years from their know-how and innovation and the importance of strong partnership…. PES: Welcome back to PES Solar magazine. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us. Would you like… Read more »
Traditional, heavy roof top PV panels can cause damage to both the roof and membrane. Andreas Zimmerer, Managing Director, Soltop EU, introduces PES to a light, quick fit alternative. We, at Soltop, specialise in roof top solutions; our main business is flat roof mounting systems and integrated fall protection systems. Unlike most of our competitors… Read more »
PES talks to Matt Maroon, VP of Product Management, Aquion Energy about salt water batteries and the importance of clean, green energy. Interest in storage is on the up…. PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organisation… Read more »
Reliable wireless communication is something people around the globe demand from their service providers. With many telecom network sites located in remote areas where no grid access is possible, or access to the grid is unreliable, alternative power sources are making inroads. Here’s how Trojan is leading the way… To power remote telecom towers in… Read more »
India has a target of 100 GW solar capacity by the year 2022, which means exciting opportunities across the industry. What is UBM doing to help companies to make the most of this? PES caught up with Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director, India to find out… PES: Welcome to PES Solar magazine. Thanks for talking with… Read more »
Younicos recognised at an early stage that energy storage would play a big part in making fossil-free energy a reality. Stephen L. Prince, their CEO, met up with PES to expand on this, their intelligent software solutions and their current projects… PES: Welcome back to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you… Read more »
As utility solar becomes increasingly competitive, companies seek gains in efficiency and production. Ecoppia and CEO Eran Meller are delivering just that with the market’s only automated cleaning solution – and the industry has noticed. Several months ago a dust storm swept through Israel’s southern Arava Valley, depositing a fine layer of dust over utility… Read more »
Dirk Kaisers, key account manager at Energy Storage Systems EMEA, speaks to PES about the uses of energy storage systems for onsite energy management, storage and the move away from dependence on fossil fuels…… PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about… Read more »
Energy storage is the theme everyone is talking about. Lars Möllenhoff, MD of GILDEMEISTER energy storage GmbH, meets up with PES to talk about their vanadium redox flow energy storage system. PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of… Read more »
With so many of the large PV product manufacturers announcing the launch of their new storage products in 2016, what factors should you consider in order to make the best choice for your situation? Here BayWa r.e Solar Systems tells PES about some of the main features to consider: Battery lifetimeThis information is often displayed… Read more »
Quality is ever important in our industry and now Breyer have come up with a high quality, high speed extrusion process which has already been tested by TÜV Rheinland Germany…. BREYER’s extrusion system “CellProtect” allows the production of low shrinkage EVA encapsulation film at high production speed – on top – no energy consuming annealing… Read more »
It’s that time again, Intersolar Europe, is on the horizon. What’s new this year? Read and and find out. Renewable energies are in vogue. While this brings new opportunities and prospects, it also creates new challenges in terms of energy management and storage. This is why Intersolar Europe 2016 will be focusing on smart renewable… Read more »
As utility solar becomes increasingly competitive, companies seek gains in efficiency and production. Ecoppia and CEO Eran Meller are delivering just that with the market’s only automated cleaning solution – and the industry has noticed. Several months ago a dust storm swept through Israel’s southern Arava Valley, depositing a fine layer of dust over utility… Read more »
William Beutell, EKO, explains how innovation, research and experience contributed to the development of the new generation of pyranometers and pyrheliometers leading the way forward to more precise data collection …. While the prevailing technologies have provided consistent results for decades, new approaches were needed to push sensor performance into a new realm. Starting with… Read more »
Dirk Kaisers, key account manager at Energy Storage Systems EMEA, speaks to PES about the uses of energy storage systems for onsite energy management, storage and the move away from dependence on fossil fuels…… PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about… Read more »
PES meets up with Martin Hackl, Head of Division, Fronius to discuss the importance of high quality grid-connected inverters, energy storage solutions and the goal of 24 hours of sun….. PES: Welcome to PES Solar magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your… Read more »
Energy storage is the theme everyone is talking about. Lars Möllenhoff, MD of GILDEMEISTER energy storage GmbH, meets up with PES to talk about their vanadium redox flow energy storage system. PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of… Read more »
Dirk Tegtmeyer, Ingenieurbüro Mencke & Tegtmeyer GmbH talks to PES about their slow but sure growth following the central European market collapse and the need for high quality in the solar PV industry…. PES: Welcome back to PES Solar magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about… Read more »
Solar uncertainty poses a problem to our industry. Geographical location, weather conditions all add to the problem. Clive Lee explains the Kipp & Zonen solution… For solar energy resource assessments, site prospecting, or monitoring the generating efficiency of solar power plants it is necessary to measure the amount of solar radiation arriving at the surface… Read more »
Dr. Til Assmann and Stella Göttel, tells PES about the benefits of using UPDRAFT LS lifting slings. They are strong, precise, lighter, last longer and cost in total, less than traditional lifting slings.. UPDRAFT LS lifting slings provide the strength and precision of heavy wire rope lifting slings at just a fraction of the weight,… Read more »
John Price, Global Sales Director Renewables, Products and Services, JDR, tells PES about the increase in work in the offshore wind sector. The mood is upbeat and optimistic.. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organisation and… Read more »
If wind, wave and tidal energy installations are striving for genuine ‘green’ credentials it is logical to reduce consumption of fossil fuels wherever possible. Hybrid technology is being utilised by many transport sectors and industries around the world. The marine industry is now recognising the potential of utilising hybrid power and innovative propulsion systems. The… Read more »
Steve Sawyer, Secretary General, GWEC, gives a global overview of wind power during 2015, a very positive year culminating in the Paris agreement in December. He predicts a steady growth in the industry over the next five years. Wind Power Leads All New Power GenerationMore than 150 nations gathered in New York, on Earth Day,… Read more »
Wind turbines installed offshore call for special attention. Wear and tear is quite different at sea, as is corrosion on steel structures. Offshore windfarms are often located remotely, difficult to access after installation and commissioning. Morgan Troedsson, President, MacTeen Consulting Ltd explains to PES the maintenance challenges presented by rotor blades on offshore installations. Offshore… Read more »
Training for any industry is of paramount importance in the drive towards creating an accident free culture and maximum efficiency. It is no less the case with a relatively new industry like wind turbines. Maersk Training is currently bringing techniques and lessons learnt in the oil and gas and maritime sectors to help increase understanding… Read more »
Nicolas Fournier, at the Met Office, explains to PES the crucial role that weather forecasting and analysis plays in site selection, planning, operations and safety within the offshore renewable-energy market. Over the last five years the Met Office has placed a particular focus on supporting the offshore wind industry, as a key contributor to the… Read more »
Anders Helsinghoff Fjord tells PES about the acquisition of the North Sea Ship Agency, the present slowdown in the offshore market and his optimism for 2017. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you… Read more »
Chris Young, Business Development Manager, RectrixAS Ltd – UAV Solutionsgives PES his perspective on the use of UVAs or drones for close inspection and data gathering. UAVs are being used more and more in the wind industry. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining… Read more »
PES gets a taster of the RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind 2016, now in its 15th year. It is still the only dedicated offshore wind event in the UK. It takes place on June 21st and 22nd 2016, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Highlights of this year’s event include cost-saving innovations, export opportunities, international networking,… Read more »
PES caught up with Jules Schelkens, Commercial Manager at Scaldis, to talk about how the company has evolved since it began in 1995. We found out about how technological advances have reduced installation and commissioning time and his thoughts on the future… PES: Welcome back to PES Wind Magazine. Thanks for talking with us Jules,… Read more »
PES takes a look at the world’s largest turbine installation jack-up vessel: the GustoMSC designed Seajacks Scylla, to see what it’s capable of.. GustoMSC and Seajacks have a close working relationship – together they developed the largest wind-turbine installation jack-up vessel in the world: Seajacks Scylla. A partnership which is crucial to equity capital partners… Read more »